“All this is a part of education for independence.”
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Common questions about Montessori:
How do I tell if my neighborhood Montessori school is a REAL Montessori school? Go here.
What is it actually like inside a Montessori classroom? Go here.
Is it true that both Google Founders and Amazon’s Jeff Bezos are Montessori alumni (former Montessori children)? YES! And go here to learn more.
What is discipline like in Montessori? Go here.
Why do children in Montessori do “menial” work like cleaning dishes, dusting plants, setting the table, etc.? Go here.
Why are children of different ages all in the same classroom in Montessori? Go here.
What did Maria Montessori herself say about Montessori education? Go here.
What’s up with all those materials or activities in Montessori classrooms? Go here.
What happens after my child leaves Montessori? Go here.
A few standout Montessori alumni …
The Google Founders Sergey Brin & Larry Page
Nobel Prize Winner GABRIEL GARCÍA MÁRQUEZ
Master Game Designer Will Wright
NBA superstar Steph Curry
Amazon’s Jeff Bezos
Anne Frank
more…
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